Protective Security Specialists - WPS III (Somalia)

JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a protective security specialist to perform day-to-day security functions, drive lead and response vehicles, and participate in advance security preparations. The role requires US citizenship and prior protective security experience.

Candidates must complete the PRT, obtain the necessary security clearances, qualify with firearms as required, and be willing to travel to high-risk locations. Base location is Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
• Minimum 3 years of applicable experience, with at least 1 year in protective security assignments.
• Willing to obtain and maintain required security clearances and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive lead vehicle and other security vehicles in motorcade or related operations.
• Carry and operate weapons as specified in post orders and training.
• Participate in advance security preparations and man security posts as required.
• Serve as a member of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) as assigned.

Job description

Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions.
• Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or act as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations.
• Carry and operate weapons as specified in daily post and detail orders, or upon orders from the SDL, USC, or SL.
• Participate in advance security preparations.
• Man the security post at the principal’s residence, the command post, or other static post as required.
• Serve as a member of a QRF as assigned.

Qualifications

• For bio approval, the PSS shall meet the following qualifications: Applicants must pass the pre-employment Physical Readiness Test (PRT) in order to advance in the application process for the position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must include experience in protective security assignments.
• Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS training course as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training.
• This experience must be earned in locations with significant risk.
• Upon bio approval and before beginning work on the contract, the PSS shall: Attend and successfully complete the PSS training course, as outlined in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training. Qualify with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, M240, and M249, re-qualifying as required in WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 2, Training. Obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance as identified in the TO. Complete the WPS III Physical Readiness Test, per WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 15, Physical Readiness Test Protocols and Standards, at the sixty-five (65) percent performance level, and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the TO. Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable TO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Based upon the needs of the program and Project Management discretion, qualified individuals may be required to temporarily fill an alternate position.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC

About Acuity International, LLC:

Acuity International is a global company that provides Advanced Medical Services, Engineering and Technology Solutions and Global Mission Services for commercial and government customers. Formed by five industry-leading businesses – Comprehensive Health Services, Janus Global Operations, Project Time & Cost, Sallyport, and Michael Baker Global Services –Acuity provides solutions and services that support national defense, global diplomacy, homeland security, healthcare, and technology development. Formed in 2018, with headquarters outside of Washington, D.C.,Acuity has global reach with 7,000 employees across five continents. Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path.